What do you use to dust and clean your wood furniture?

Lubyloo asked: Our livingroom coffee table (which is wood) has smudges all over it. It may be from wax build-up, but I'm not too sure of that as I don't use wax that often. I usually just dust with damp cloth and I use Pledge Revitalizing Oil every few months. What do you recommend to dust and clean wood furniture? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How to get the smell of urine out of the carpet?

Yoga Wifey asked: I am toilet training my three year old (we were dry) but for some reason she has wet her carpet a couple of times and as it is brand new I really can't stand it, I need to get rid of the smell. I have washed the carpet twice and used a carpet cleaner to no avail. I have been told to use Soda Crystals but have no idea what to do with them. HELP the smell is awful Maybe I should reiterate before I get loads of answers the same..... The carpet is BRAND new. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How to clean spots on furniture left by spraying glass cleaner (Glint) on it accidentally?

Salar A asked: My maid sprayed glass cleaner on my wooden study table and now it has milky white spots on it where the spray droplets fell. The spots can be scratched off but that also scratches the wood. Is there any way to remove those spots without scratching the furniture? Any ideas of any solvent or something like that will be appreciated. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How long after shampooing your carpet can you walk on it?

jatexgirl asked: I am planning to rent a carpet shampooer from Home Depot, does anyone know how long before I can walk on it? It will also be about 65 degrees with the heat on in the house. Do I only have to do it on a day when I can open the windows? And can I walk with clean white socks on the carpet if it is partially wet. Is there a routine I should follow in order to shampoo my carpets myself? Thanks for all your responses. Will walking on the carpet,not make it dirty? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

how to remove a carpet stain without a carpet cleaner?

Tess7 asked: Someone spilt a smoothie drink on the carpet and left it overnight. I tried to remove it the next day with washing up liquid and water. At first it seemed to have worked but now it is becoming more obvious. Any suggestions? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How to dry out a carpet and padding?

angel asked: Recently, my basement is flooded with water due to rain. It's finished basement.Just recently finished it. We used RugDoctor to take the water out of the carpet.We almost drained the water out. But the carpet pad is still very wet. Is there any way to dry the carpet padding? or Should I change the pad?? Can we reuse the same padding after dry it out. or do I need to but new one? Becuase it's the basement, I'm not sure how long will it to take to dry. I'm afraid that mold will form if it doesn't dry soon. Any ideas?? Please help me. Thanks in advance. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How can make this old carpet floor dust free for my soon to arrive baby?

Yarra asked: I am renting this house and carpets are probably good 20 years old. I steam cleaned them recently and vacuum cleaned too but still there's an awful lot of dust everyday on furniture for every weekly cleaning. I am worried about bringing my baby here. Please guys, how can I make this carpet dust free? Or is there any way I can atleast cover the old carpet in nursery with something else. I don't know if i wouyld be able to fine a big enough area rug. Thanks in advance for your answers. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do i revitalize a section of my carpet?

Dave asked: Off-white, flecked carpet. In cleaning up a stain, i used a cleaner with bleach, and now that section of carpet looks duller than the surrounding carpet. The carpet's in outstanding condition otherwise, about 3 years old, very light use, and extremely well cared for. .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do i clean sneakers in my washer?

AFwife asked: i have a shoe drying rack for my dryer, but how do i go about cleaning sneakers in my washer? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE

How do you get cake out of carpet?

nighthawk asked: A friends birthday last night, got smashed with cake in the face and of course cake fell on the carpet. How do you get cake out of carpet. This is at a restaurant so the carpet is flat and smooth, not like house carpet. The icing is red. Would Oxyclean work? Im going to look for some cleaning spray at WalMart later. It is at my friends restaurant, not sure if they have that amazing cleaner Neptune is talking about. Do you know what it looks like since you dont know the name? Will Walmart carry it? .......................... READ FULL ARTICLE